Frank Lloyd was born in Melton on 17th July 1885. On 13th March 1915, he attested at Kingston, Surrey, giving his occupation as a gardener and his address as Wilford Place, Melton. He went to France with the 9th East Surrey Regiment on 30th August 1915 and a month later, they were in trenches awaiting the start of the Battle of Loos. On 26th September 1915, the second day of the battle, Frank’s battalion was in trenches near to Hill 70 – their objective was the quarry nearby.

The war diary says:

“Attack delivered on Hulloch, Loos, Hill 70 quarry. Battalion took later but had to give up on the 21st Division having to fall back of support on left. Battalion casualties 14 Officers, 430 OR.”

Frank was one of the battalion’s casualties and his body was not recovered. He is remembered on the Loos Memorial.

The extract above from the "Register of Effects" showing that Frank's family were due £1-17-3 unpaid wages and a £3 "War Gratuity". A total of approximatly £560 in today's money (2020)